Air sports Vendée

Book here a free fall jump over Les Sables-d'Olonne in complete safety. A tandem jump with a professional skydiver who will guide you. Put on your equipment, then a 10 min briefing on the different steps and positions to adopt during your jump: getting in the plane, the freefall, the canopy part and the landing. At an altitude of 3,600 m, it's a real thrill... The door opens, and off you go for 50 seconds of free fall at 200 km/h! Unique sensations!

Experience the experience of a captain in a simulator reproducing the flight controls of the Boeing 737. A unique experience in a complete cockpit, an exact reproduction of the Boeing 737-800 New Generation, with a 180-degree view. All the instruments are reproduced, the navigation systems are functional: visitors discover the world of an airline pilot, by taking the controls, with a co-pilot instructor who masters the simulator's parameters. From 12 years old.

Need an original and romantic gift idea? Damien Merceron and his son Thomas, French champion in 2014, offer first flights in a hot air balloon, over the Puy du Fou or the Marais Poitevin, and even the Sables d'Olonne. Experience the unforgettable sensations of a hot air balloon flight (1h). The flights take place in the morning at sunrise and in the evening 2 hours before sunset. Flight over the bocage and the Sèvre Nantaise or the Poitevin marshes. Graduation and snack after the flight. And stay overnight in one of the guest rooms.

Do you like the thrill? Then this exercise will satisfy you. Bungee jump from the Coquilleau viaduct - next to La Châtaigneraie - over the water. Elastic Crocodile Bungee has 3 bungee jumping sites in France including this one. In a natural setting above the water, taste the exceptional sensations, dare the big bungee jump! You like it, you want more? The second jump, on the same day, is at a special rate. To know the dates of the jumps in 2022, consult the website. So, will you dare?

With over 11,000 jumps to his credit, you can put your trust in this professional. If you have any last-minute fears, the whole team will reassure you: they're tandem jump specialists in the Vendée. Before the jump, you'll have a briefing to explain how the jump will work, from getting into the plane, the position to adopt in the plane and once in the air, to the position to adopt for a good landing. At an altitude of 3500 m, it's time for the jump: a fall of around 35 seconds at a speed of 200 km/h.

Take to the skies from the gondola of a hot-air balloon and observe magnificent landscapes. Volabulle offers hot-air balloon flights over the Puy du Fou or the Marais Poitevin. Flights last on average between 45 minutes and 1 hour. The balloon covers a distance of between 10 and 40 km, depending on the wind speed (which must be moderate for the flight to be practicable). Early morning or evening flights are available, so you can watch the sunrise or sunset. The most beautiful images of the Vendée countryside under your feet.

Do you know what an autogyro is? It's a flying machine powered by a motor-driven propeller, similar to a helicopter. Departing from Luçon, aboard this gyrocopter, discover the beaches of southern Vendée, from l'Aiguillon-sur-Mer to la Tranche-sur-Mer, via l'île de Ré and La Rochelle. Alone on board with an experienced instructor, you'll even have the chance to take the controls and learn how to fly, as flying lessons are also available. You'll also be able to enjoy the magnificent scenery. A great gift idea, don't you think?